Future Ole Class of 2029???

Yesterday morning was our first class of "Toddler Time". The format of this class is a lot like our Thursday ECFE class, except this one is run by our adoption agency, Children's Home. As Graham grows up, it's important for him to know kids who also have families that were formed in the same way that his was and this class is a great way for us to make those type of connections.

Graham and his friend Liv working on a puzzle together

Yesterday afternoon we ventured down to Northfield for the "Defeat of Jesse James Days". As Ole's this was always a big social event (remember-it is a small town!) and we were excited to bring Graham down for his first time. We met up with Amy, Dave, and Alex (who was also experiencing Jesse James Day's for the first time) for a walk around campus before we headed into the actual carnival. Both kids were very amused by the crazy rides throwing people into the air. Luckily, neither one is old enough to ask because I have a feeling neither one of the Mom's would have said yes. I just can't say I'd feel safe allowing my child to ride a giant metal contraption fastened to the ground with wheels and a rope...

The boys and future class of 2029 and 2030 Ole's outside the "Pause". Together Jeff and Dave were in charge of the finances for this on campus student hangout.


Each time we visit campus, we take Graham's picture on one of the giant chairs. He sure is getting big!

Our family

No trip to Jesse James Day's would be complete without a visit with a real, authentic carnie. I think he thought we were nuts when we asked him to pose behind the strollers...what can I say, we have no shame!

Today, Graham decided that it was a good idea to wake up at 5 am! With such an early start to the day, we went out for breakfast and finished all of our errands by 10. Needless to say, the rest of the day was spent being very, very lazy. Sometimes, you just need a day of nothing to recharge.